New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 2

New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 2

A Celebrated Series Providing Pianists with Delightful Pieces Spanning Four Centuries

"New Classics to Moderns" is an acclaimed series that offers pianists a diverse array of delightful pieces, spanning from the Renaissance to contemporary periods. Book 2 continues this tradition, providing a selection of original piano music crafted by some of the most influential composers over the past four centuries.

Inspired by the beloved series initiated by Denes Agay, this volume is part of a collection that includes pieces from a broad spectrum of composers. From baroque masters like Bach to romantic figures such as Schumann and modern composers like Leighton, this book caters to a wide range of tastes and playing abilities. Each piece is carefully chosen to be enjoyable for both the player and the listener, making it ideal for students, teachers, and all pianists looking for valuable practice material, recital pieces, or simply beautiful music for leisurely play.

This 32-page book is praised for offering a "well-balanced musical diet" that covers an extensive span of music history, as noted by Nadia Lasserson in the European Piano Teachers Association Journal. It is also recognised for providing a wide range of sight-reading material suitable for advanced students, thereby serving as an excellent resource for developing a comprehensive piano repertoire.

Whether used for formal study or personal enjoyment, "New Classics to Moderns" Book 2 is an excellent addition to any pianist’s library, promising endless hours of musical exploration and enjoyment.

Song Titles Include:

• Air in D Minor (Z. T676) [Purcell, Henry]
• Le Petit-Rien (No.4 from 5 Pieces de Clavecin) [Couperin, François]
• Boureé from Suite in E Minor BWV 996 [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Minuet No.3 (from 10 Minuets, Hob.IX:22) [Haydn, Joseph]
• Minuetto (Lesson 8 from Guida di musica, Op.37) [Hook, James]
• Minuet, K.15c (No.3 from The London Sketchbook) [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus]
• Minuet, K.15pp (No.40 from The London Sketchbook) [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus]
• Miniature Rondo (No.22 from 120 Pieces For Aspiring Pianists) [Türk, Daniel Gottlob]
• Country Dance in D Minor, WoO.15 [van Beethoven, Ludwig]
• Ecossaise No.5 (from Eight Ecossaises, D.977) [Schubert, Franz]
• Ecossaise No.8 (from Eight Ecossaises, D.977) [Schubert, Franz]
• Melody (No.1 from Album For The Young, Op.68) [Schumann, Robert]
• Song Without Words [Reinecke, Carl]
• The Italian Pipers [Gounod, Charles]
• To Begin With (No.1 from Little Piano Pieces, Op.81) [Nicolai von Wilm, Peter]
• No.2 from Piano Music For Young And Old [Nielsen, Carl]
• Andantino (No.1 from Les Cinq Doigts) [Stravinsky, Igor]
• Prelude (No.4 from Five Miniature Preludes And Fugues) [Rowley, Alec]
• Triumphant (from Moods) [Kendell, Iain]
• The Swan (from Pieces For Angela) [Leighton, Kenneth]
• Six Secret Songs – No.2 [Maxwell Davies, Peter]
• White On White (No.6 from Zebra Music)[Swayne, Giles]

Other Books in this Series Include: 📚

• New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 1
• New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 2
• New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 3
• New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 4
• New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 5
• New Classics To Moderns 3rd Series - Book 6